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SAGINAW, MI — Goodrich Quality Theaters' new state-of-the-art Quality 10 GDX opens today with dollar movies to benefit the Covenant Kids Foundation. Among the amenities this station offers is a 30 x 70 GDX screen, the largest indoor screen size north of Flint, Dolby Atmos sound on three of its theaters, two 3D capable screens, all stadium seating and all digital projection. First run films showing at regular prices will begin on Friday.

The theatre was transformed in 1987 into a Christian Broadcast TV Station, KVBA Vision Broadcasting. A group of men and women have come together to reopen the movie side to show family based movies, Christian-based. It will be awesome to see a piece of history come back to life. It is surly a work in progress, each visitor to the show will help us come closer to finishing the full remodel. God Bless and hope to see you at the movies.

PIKESVILLE, MD — The renovation mentioned months ago has finally been completed with the reopening of the Pikes Theatre. They plan to show a mix of first-run films and even have new stadium seating. Throughout the complex that includes a restaurant in front, there are still signs of its original grandeur.

Read more about the exciting opening of this unique space in the Baltimore Sun.

KALAMAZOO, MI — Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas has announced that their new Kalamazoo location in the renovated former Rave CityPlace will open on November 18. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Tuesday, November 19. This is Alamo Drafthouse’s first Michigan location.

TRAVERSE CITY, MI — The Bijou by the Bay officially opened on October 18 with the classic 1939 film “Gone With The Wind.” Admission for the weekend shows are $5 and a community celebration is planned for November 21. A schedule of films at the theater can be found at their official website.

LA CIOTAT, FRANCE — Home of the first presentations of early films by the Lumiere Brtohers, the Eden Theatre has reopened following extensive renovations. Opening in 1889, the building hasn’t had consistent usage in over thirty years. The theatre will now house a permanent exhibition to these pioneers of film along with regular film screenings.

MUSKEGON, MI — The 90+ year-old Harbor Cinema is back in business following some extensive renovations. Now under new ownership, the theatre has an updated concessions area, digital projection, and a newly-painted lobby. The theatre will get back to showing first-run films and locals couldn’t be happier with the results.

RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ — After closing in May, the Ridgefield Park 12 is reopening under the watch of new owner, Staplex Cinemas. They plan on starting up shop in the next few weeks following the addition of all digital projection, Real-D 3D and new luxurious seats.

GARNER, IA — The Avery Theatre has finally reopened after 40 years following extensive renovations. They’re trying to bring crowds in with family friendly pricing of $4 for adults and $3 for children. They even have a party room available for rent upstairs.

Locals seems to be loving having the cinema option back after the 1931 theatre spent years as a pharmacy.